Turner-Fischer Center for Opera

Reilly Theater,

102 School of Music Building

Baton Rouge

225-578-3261

lsucmda@lsu.edu

https://www.facebook.com/LSUOpera/

https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/music/index.php

Upcoming Events

Event Type	Event Type	Event	Venue	Event Start Date	Event End Date	Event Start Time	Event End Time	Description

Previous Events

Event Type	Event Type	Name	Venue	Event Start Date	Event End Date	Event Start Time	Event End Time	Description
1569560400	Arts & Theatre	The Turner-Fischer Center Presents: Two Remain	Turner-Fischer Center for Opera	September 27, 2019	September 27, 2019	7:30 PM	9:30 PM	Based in part on the true stories of two survivors, Two Remain brilliantly uses the operatic medium to explore the lingering ghosts of Auschwitz and shine a light on those who never returned. Act One pulls from the legendary book, “I Survived Auschwitz”, by Krystyna Zywulska, revealing the author attempting to record her memories of the camp, even as she is haunted by, and relives, her story of secrets and survival. Act Two introduces Gad Beck who, years after the war, is visited by the ghost of his long-lost lover, Manfred, who perished under the Nazis’ brutal treatment of homosexual prisoners.
1569733200	Arts & Theatre	The Turner-Fischer Center Presents: Two Remain	Turner-Fischer Center for Opera	September 29, 2019	September 29, 2019	3:00 PM	5:00 PM	Based in part on the true stories of two survivors, Two Remain brilliantly uses the operatic medium to explore the lingering ghosts of Auschwitz and shine a light on those who never returned. Act One pulls from the legendary book, “I Survived Auschwitz”, by Krystyna Zywulska, revealing the author attempting to record her memories of the camp, even as she is haunted by, and relives, her story of secrets and survival. Act Two introduces Gad Beck who, years after the war, is visited by the ghost of his long-lost lover, Manfred, who perished under the Nazis’ brutal treatment of homosexual prisoners
1573192800	Live Music	Sunday In The Park With George	Turner-Fischer Center for Opera	November 8, 2019	November 8, 2019	7:30 PM	9:30 PM	Sunday In The Park With George is a stunning classic inspired by the life of legendary painter George Seurat. This Tony Award-nominated opera explores the unique challenges of creative enterprise as Seurat and his descendant – also an artist named George – struggle to find meaning in their work and their lives. Sunday In The Park With George is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
1774587600	Family Events, Live Music	Roméo et Juliette	Turner-Fischer Center for Opera	March 27, 2026	March 27, 2026	7:30 PM	9:00 AM	Announcing our next grand production: Charles Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette”! Join us as we bring Shakespeare’s tale of love and tragedy to life. Stay tuned and follow us for more info and some behind-the-scenes looks! This is a love story you won’t want to miss!! ???? Date: March 27th at 7:30 and March 29th at 3:00. ????Location: LSU Shaver Theatre ???? Tickets: Can be found at the link in our bio.
1774760400	Family Events, Live Music	Roméo et Juliette	Turner-Fischer Center for Opera	March 29, 2026	March 29, 2026	3:00 PM	4:30 PM	Announcing our next grand production: Charles Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette”! Join us as we bring Shakespeare’s tale of love and tragedy to life. Stay tuned and follow us for more info and some behind-the-scenes looks! This is a love story you won’t want to miss!! ???? Date: March 27th at 7:30 and March 29th at 3:00. ????Location: LSU Shaver Theatre ???? Tickets: Can be found at the link in our bio.

About Venue

Founded in 1931, the LSU Opera is one of the oldest and most recognized collegiate opera programs in the nation.

LSU Opera, one of the first major university programs in the United States, has produced exceptional singers who have performed on world opera stages such as The Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Houston Grand Opera and more. LSU opera annually produces four productions, including two productions that are fully staged, designed, costumed and accompanied by the LSU Symphony Orchestra.

The Turner-Fischer Center for Opera at LSU, one of the first major university programs in the United States, has produced exceptional singers who have sung on world opera stages such as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and New York City Opera. LSU annually produces two main stage productions, fully staged, designed, costumed, and accompanied by members of the LSU Symphony Orchestra, alongside smaller, staged shows and numerous outreach performance opportunities. In addition to private voice lessons with faculty, students receive one-on-one coaching with the opera music director and extensive training in acting and stage-craft from the opera stage director.